I Was Raised
West Side Chronicles: Cedrick Bogan's Street Anthem
Lyrics
I was raised on west side throwing up the dub
I grew up on the west side, representing the neighborhood with a "W" hand sign.
Showing love for best
Expressing loyalty and affection for the best (possibly referring to the neighborhood or a close community).
I got homies from the East side dickie suited up
I have friends from the East side dressed in Dickies (a type of clothing) and ready for action.
When they rollin in they ho Ride
Describing friends arriving in their car ("ho ride") when they are together.
I roll wit k from the South Side always mob deep everytime you see em outside
I associate with individuals from the South Side, always appearing in a large group when outdoors.
I got homies from North Side always strapped up quick to let them sparks fly
I have friends from the North Side who are always armed and quick to engage in conflicts.
Everybody know Ced from them streets see
People in the streets recognize me, likely due to my reputation or presence.
In my hood strapped wit my heat
In my neighborhood, I am armed and prepared with my firearm.
I got all homies ready for the beef and they got my bac
All my friends are ready for conflicts, and they support me.
If it gets deep
If a situation becomes serious or intense.
I got homies from the West Side, I got homies the East Side
I have friends from all sides of the city: West, East, South, and North.
I got homies from the South Side I got homies North Side
Repetition emphasizing a diverse network of friends from different parts of the city.
All my shooters yea down to ride Im clicked up cause I'm bonafide
All my associates are willing to engage in violence; I am part of a legitimate group.
Me and my chic yea we down to slide
My partner and I are ready to confront challenges or opposition together.
I keep that clic clac by myside
I carry a firearm with me for protection.
One Phone call the homies down to ride
If needed, a single call to my friends, and they are ready for action.
Got these haters ducin yea about to hide
Enemies are scared and avoiding confrontation.
I'm the homie from West Side down for whatever if a hater try take mines
Emphasizing loyalty and readiness to defend against anyone trying to harm what belongs to me.
I'm the homie from the West Side smokin hella bud
I am from the West Side, indulging in marijuana, and counting money with a powerful weapon.
Counting money wita tech nine
Enjoying a lavish lifestyle with firearms and financial success.
Yea I heard it through the grapevine hater out there plotting
Aware of rumors and potential threats; someone is planning something negative.
Like he lookin for a hate crime
Comparing a potential hater to someone looking for an opportunity to commit a hate crime.
I called my homie from the West Side, I called my homie the East side
Calling friends from different sides of the city for support.
I got my homie work South Side, I called my homie from the North Side
Repeating the process of seeking support from friends in various areas.
Yea we swarming like horseflies cock bac and aim goin dummie on the boobop
Moving together aggressively, prepared for action and confrontation.
We ridin bumping that 2Pac burn hella rubber goin stui on a new block
Listening to 2Pac while driving recklessly, leaving a strong impression on a new block.
Hitting them switches like some new shocks
Adjusting the car's suspension system, likened to hitting switches, creating a spectacle.
Just like the Yay ghost riding on new flockx
Similar to the Bay Area practice of ghost riding, displaying confidence and control in a new territory.
I'm the homie from the West side down for whatever if a hater try take mines
Reiteration of loyalty and readiness to defend against any threats to what belongs to me.
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